Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Organization profile: :
Founded in 1999, build’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities and equip them for high school, college and career successBuild’s unique program offers students a four-year entrepreneurship experience designed to develop 21st century skills and motivate student engagement in schoolStarting in 9th grade, build students work with their peers and community mentors to develop business ideas, pitch to funders and launch real businessesAs students journey through high school and continue to grow their businesses, build helps them explore college and career options, and assists students with the college application processEntrepreneurship is the hook – college, career, and life success are the goals.
Build currently serves approximately 2,000 high school students annually at programs located in the san francisco bay area, washington dc, new york city and boston.
Our culture:
Build believes in the potential of every student and is dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term successThe remarkable young men and women whom we serve are at the center of everything we doWe are intentional about our culture so that we can best support themOur culture thrives by embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, including cross-cultural understandingWe work in a collaborative environment where flexibility, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged and celebratedKindness, empathy and respect are at the forefront of the way we treat each other, our students, our teachers and our supporters.
Position summary:
Working under the supervision of the national director of impact and organizational learning, the senior learning experience designer (sled) oversees all of build’s instructional design which includes mapping our programmatic impact and evaluationThe sled is responsible for the overall development of build`s multi-year curriculum and digital productsThe learning experience designer is the driving force behind our digital product creation, and has the creative vision, project management, curriculum evaluation, and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders to successfully develop products that advance build`s mission.
The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker and can set strategy for measuring and tracking impactThe sled has led work, including research/evaluation design and digital content creation that includes gamification of curricula, data collection, data analysis, and data visualization that leads towards creating a data-driven cultureThis person is also skilled in designing and creating culturally-responsive curriculum in blended learning environmentsDigital fluency is a must as build is developing a full suite of virtual learning tools.
The srLearning experience designer exhibits leadership, knowledge and understanding as it relates to the fields of entrepreneurship, identity formation, youth development, and workforce learningThe director walks through life with an active social justice lens and has a demonstrated knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogy and anti-bias education.
Primary job functions:
Instructional design and curriculum development (75%):
Utilize human-centered design practices to continually update build’s materials and product offerings with a specific focus on using technology for assessments and proving learning impact
Scope, design, and develop learning content, including assets and assessments that are both teacher-driven and student-driven for in-person, blended, and digital environments
Discover and innovate: partner with business stakeholders to understand program goals and define the learning solution that will make their programs successful
Design and develop: create performance-focused training content that engages our learners, ensuring content is ready for localization and deployment in various marketplaces including in schools and community-based organizations
Design and develop: create outstanding learning tools, performance support aids, practice tests, online tutorials, and other materials to meet identified needs, that seamlessly weave education into entertaining products and evaluation includes elements of gamification
Project-based learning with a focus on student agency and engagement
21st century skills, including iste standards and the common core standards
Anti-bias/social justice k-12 education pedagogy and trends
Design thinking framework
Design and develop: create tests, quizzes, and other assessments to ensure learner understanding and performance
Deliver results: manage your projects amidst ambiguity, competing priorities, and challenging deadlines
Impact and evaluation (25%): :
Ensure that all sites execute build’s core program with fidelity by tracking national and local metrics in relation to build’s strategic plan and kpis
Liaise with regional executive directors, program directors and other key team members on program implementation, results and ensure the sharing of best practices across the organization
Manage the salesforce database administratorOffer support and guidance on build’s use of the salesforce platform to track and manage programmatic data.
Serve as a resource, advocate and thought-partner with program-area teams and individual program staff on program implementation; help focus teams to drive to outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of equity and its role in all aspects of data, research, and analysis
Research and share across the organization emerging trends and best practices in the fields of entrepreneurship, education, youth development, mentoring and workforce development
Candidate requirements:
Master’s degree preferredBa or bs degree in education or youth development, or related field and 10 years experience required in the field
Minimum 3 years successful teaching experience (preferably with under-resourced youth or in underperforming schools)
Experience with entrepreneurship education and experiential education preferred with a focus on digital learning and technology
Demonstrated ability to write engaging, student-centered and pedagogically-sound curriculum (preferred)
Experience with visual design in adobe creative suite, powerpoint and other software used for developing engaging training experiences
Experience designing and delivering training focused on the use of salesforce as a performance management and program evaluation and improvement platform preferred
Experience creating systems and processes to support collection, analysis, and reporting of data for program and organizational learning
High cultural competence with experience serving diverse populations and students from under-resourced communities
10% travel for regional and national gatherings; school visits to each partner school at least four times a year, as conditions allow
Successful candidates will demonstrate build’s core values and competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences:
Build’s core values:
Keep students at the center -: as builders, we hold an unwavering passionate commitment and belief in the power and potential of youthOur organization exists to serve studentsWe seize each opportunity to contribute to the foundation of knowledge, skills, and networks from which students can build extraordinary livesOur operating principles and decisions focus on what is in the best interest of our students.
Bring the spark - : as builders, we excel in the entrepreneurial spark skills that we teach our students - communication, collaboration, problem solving, innovation, grit and self-managementWe communicate through transparent and honest dialogueWe cherish teamwork, tenacity, and thinking outside the boxWe demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence and approach work with a positive can do attitudeWhen we bring the spark we achieve great things together, and we model the way for our students.
Bridge communities - : as builders, we develop and foster relationships in service of creating access and opportunities for our students, staff, and stakeholdersWe value all who come to the table as partners to maximize our collective impactBy connecting the communities in which we work, we build empathy, equity, and social capital.
Promote diversity and social action : - as builders, we understand that diversity, equity and inclusion matters, but what matters even more is actionWe strive to create equity of voice, access, influence and power across lines of difference – both in and beyond build, specifically for groups that have been historically denied social and economic justiceIf we are not part of the solution, then we are part of the problemWe welcome, celebrate, and embrace the unique expressions and contributions of us all – our backgrounds, race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexual orientation, and social class.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences:
Role specific competencies:
Problem solver –: identify and/or anticipate a problem, analyze the situation, offer an appropriate range of recommended solutions, and when appropriate, decide on and implement course of actionA self-directed learner who is internally motivated and resourceful.
Establishing focus -: develop and communicate goals in support of the business` mission.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis -: review quantitative and qualitative data sets in order to recognize patterns, identify additional information or data needed, and draw conclusions
Project management skills –: identify the steps of a project, set appropriate deadlines, identify required participants, and hold self and others accountable to outcomes and deadlines
Influencing others - : gain support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
Teaching and public presentations –: develop and deliver presentations to audiences of varied sizes with appropriate content, tone and timing in delivery
Position details:
Full time/exempt
Location: remote with potential for in-office in a hub region - boston, ma, washington, d.c., new york city, ny, oakland, ca, redwood city, ca
Work-related travel beyond the normal commute will be reimbursedOccasional extended travel (3-5 days) to remote sites is required during the year, as particular training and support needs ariseWork-related travel beyond the normal commute will be reimbursed.
Flexible work environment and occasional evening and weekend hours are also required to fulfill the duties of this position.
Compensation:
Build offers a competitive compensation & benefits package for eligible employeesThis includes medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with employer matchIn addition, build employees are eligible for generous paid vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays per year, a flexible work environment, and performance bonuses.
Application instructions:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resumeBuild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
